Subtract 30/10 from 6/64
1st number: 6/64, 2nd number: 3 0/10
6/64 - 30/10 is -93/32.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 10 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
6/64 = 6 × 5/64 × 5 = 30/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
30/10 = 30 × 32/10 × 32 = 960/320 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/320 - 960/320 = 30 - 960/320 = -930/320 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/32
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